Mammoth Poke & Bowl
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
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Score
Mammoth Poke & Bowl has been inspected eight times since 2021. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 7, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE STORE OPEN EATEN FOOD WITH SPOON NEAR KNIVES AND OTHER UTENSILS UNDER PREP TABLE SHELF WHILE PREPARING SALMON. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SEPERATE AREA ON PREMISE FOR EMPLOYEES TO CONSUME FOOD IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBERVED 10 LBS TUNA AND 5 LBS CHICKEN STORED ON SHELVING RACK OF PREP TABLE THAWING. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER CONTIUNOUS RUNNING WATER.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIES FOOD DEBRIS (SUGAR AND OTHER WORKING INGREDIENTS) ON FLOORS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ALONG WALLS AND UNDER PREP SHELVES AND BEHIND COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR 2 OF 3 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Feb 10, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 3, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 9-20-24 INSPECTION #2603217 VIOLATION # 51.FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 20, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER WITH NO BEARD RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT BROOM STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
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Mar 29, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND CHEST FREEZER. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 10, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11 NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA WHERE COOKING EQUIPMENT (RICE COOKERS, MICROWAVE, STOVE) IS LOCATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA OR REMOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CEASE FOOD PREPARATION IN THIS ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11 OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE SIDES OF THE CONTAINER INSIDE OF THE RICE WARMER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CONTAINER WITH A MATERIAL RESISTANT TO CHIPPING AND SCRATCHING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE STOVE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA, AND MICROWAVE INTERIOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION PROVIDED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (GAS STOVE) IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT OR INSTALL A VENTILATION HOOD.
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Aug 3, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE PROVIDED ON THE MENU BOARD FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ITEMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE ALL FOOD ITEMS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU BOARD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND SIDE LEDGES IN THE BASEMENT UTILITY/STORAGE ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE STAIRCASE OUTSIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA WHERE COOKING EQUIPMENT (RICE COOKERS, MICROWAVE, STOVE) IS LOCATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA OR REMOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CEASE FOOD PREPARATION IN THIS ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RICE SCOOPS STORED IN ROOM TEMPERATURE STANDING WATER CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN USE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN USE UTENSILS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE SIDES OF THE CONTAINER INSIDE OF THE RICE WARMER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CONTAINER WITH A MATERIAL RESISTANT TO CHIPPING AND SCRATCHING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE STOVE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA, AND MICROWAVE INTERIOR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: BOTH WASHROOM DOORS LACK A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION PROVIDED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (GAS STOVE) IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT OR INSTALL A VENTILATION HOOD.
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Jul 21, 2021
License
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mammoth Poke & Bowl last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mammoth Poke & Bowl on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mammoth Poke & Bowl?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mammoth Poke & Bowl.
Has Mammoth Poke & Bowl's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mammoth Poke & Bowl have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mammoth Poke & Bowl means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mammoth Poke & Bowl inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mammoth Poke & Bowl is inspected around two times per year on average.
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